Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, is celebrated with great pomp and fervor every year to mark the arrival of the spring season. This year it will be celebrated on Republic Day, the 26th of January. This day is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. Hence, many perform Saraswati puja on this day.
In the southern states of India, the festival is celebrated as Sri Panchami. Yagnas are done in schools and colleges to seek Goddess Saraswati to bestow the students with lots of wisdom, learning, and knowledge.
